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Dr. Sixto Giusti, MD

Aurora, CO

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Giusti, Nephrologist in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Sixto Giusti, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Giusti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giusti’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giusti’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Giusti speak?

    Dr. Giusti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Giusti treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Giusti diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Giusti. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery
    • Post-organ transplant care
    • Organ transplant follow-up
    • Transplant recovery care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
    • Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection
    • Renal Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Graft Problem
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
    • T8610: Unspecified complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Also known as:

    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Giusti perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Giusti performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Giusti. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Does Dr. Giusti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Giusti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Giusti accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Giusti in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wyoming

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Giusti's office located?

    Dr. Sixto Giusti's Primary Practice

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    Dr. Sixto Giusti's Practice 2

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    Dr. Sixto Giusti's Practice 3

    2301 House Ave

    Cheyenne, WY 82001

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    What is Dr. Giusti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Giusti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134413792.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giusti?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giusti

    What is Dr. Sixto Giusti's specialty?

    Dr. Giusti is a Nephrologist near Aurora, CO. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Giusti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sixto Giusti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Giusti is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Sixto Giusti accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Sixto Giusti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sixto Giusti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Giusti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sixto Giusti?

    Please contact Dr. Giusti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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